0.55mm longspan aluminium, caliper grade, on purlins: cost per m² in Nigeria
Net unit rate in Abuja, excluding overheads, profit and VAT
₦16,542per m²
Tender rate about ₦22,080 per m² with overheads, contingency, profit and VAT.
Price a BoQ with this rateAs at 15 October 2026, the net unit rate for 0.55mm longspan aluminium, caliper grade, on purlins is ₦16,542 per m² in Abuja: ₦15,527 materials, ₦1,015 labour and ₦0 plant. With overheads (7.5%), contingency (5%), profit (10%) and VAT (7.5%) the tender rate is about ₦22,080 per m².
Rate build-up (Abuja, Oct 2026)
| Resource type | Resource | Quantity per unit | Waste | Rate | Cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Material | Aluminium longspan 0.55mm, caliper (industrial) | 1.12 m² | - | ₦13,200 | ₦14,784 |
| Material | Aluminium ridge cap / flashing, per m | 0.12 m | 5% | ₦4,500 | ₦567 |
| Material | Roofing nails (umbrella head), per kg | 0.05 kg | 10% | ₦3,200 | ₦176 |
| Labour (hours) | Roofer (sheeting) | 0.3 h | - | ₦2,620 | ₦786 |
| Labour (hours) | Unskilled labourer | 0.2 h | - | ₦1,146 | ₦229 |
| Materials | ₦15,527 | ||||
| Labour | ₦1,015 | ||||
| Plant | ₦0 | ||||
| Net unit rate per m² | ₦16,542 |
Rate by location
Materials, labour and plant are adjusted separately with Buildocrat's location factors.
| Location | Net rate per m² | Tender rate incl. OH&P and VAT |
|---|---|---|
| Abuja (FCT) | ₦16,542 | ₦22,080 |
| Lagos | ₦17,555 | ₦23,432 |
| Port Harcourt | ₦17,734 | ₦23,670 |
| Ibadan | ₦15,563 | ₦20,772 |
| Osogbo (Osun) | ₦15,667 | ₦20,912 |
| Kano | ₦15,202 | ₦20,290 |
| Kaduna | ₦15,387 | ₦20,538 |
| Enugu | ₦16,029 | ₦21,394 |
| Benin City | ₦16,204 | ₦21,629 |
| Uyo | ₦16,856 | ₦22,498 |
| Jos | ₦15,543 | ₦20,745 |
| Riverine / creek site | ₦21,302 | ₦28,433 |
Related roofing rates
- D01 Timber roof: 2x4 trusses/rafters, 2x3 purlins, 2x6 wall plate, treated (slope area)₦8,846 per m²
- D02 0.55mm longspan aluminium (Grade A) on timber purlins incl. laps, ridges & fixings₦10,830 per m²
- D06 0.45mm longspan aluminium (market) on purlins₦9,150 per m²
- D07 Step-tile/Metcopo aluminium 0.55mm on purlins₦12,009 per m²
- D08 0.55mm caliper longspan on steel purlins with self-drilling screws₦16,912 per m²
- D03 Stone-coated steel tiles on 2x2 battens incl. fixings₦16,360 per m²
- D13 Stone-coated ridge/hip capping₦14,251 per m
- D04 PVC fascia board fixed to rafter ends₦6,760 per m
- D12 PVC soffit/eaves panels on 2x2 framing₦10,510 per m²
- D09 Aluminium gutter with brackets₦9,169 per m
- D10 110mm uPVC rainwater downpipe with clips₦3,218 per m
- D11 Reflective foil insulation laid over purlins₦2,309 per m²
Frequently asked questions
How much does 0.55mm longspan aluminium, caliper grade, on purlins cost per m² in Nigeria?
About ₦16,542 per m² net in Abuja as at 15 October 2026, or about ₦22,080 per m² as a tender rate including overheads, contingency, profit and VAT (Buildocrat Nigeria Construction Rate Book).
What is the rate in Lagos?
Applying Buildocrat's Lagos location factors, the net rate is about ₦17,555 per m² and the tender rate about ₦23,432 per m².
What does the rate include?
Materials (Aluminium longspan 0.55mm, Aluminium ridge cap / flashing, Roofing nails (umbrella head)) with waste allowances; labour (Roofer (sheeting), Unskilled labourer) at all-in rates including feeding, transport, idle time and statutory costs; and plant (no plant) including fuel and operator. Overheads, profit and VAT are excluded from the net rate.
How to cite: Buildocrat, Nigeria Construction Rate Book, https://rates.buildocrat.store/rates/d05-0-55mm-longspan-aluminium-caliper-grade-on-purlins/, prices as at 15 October 2026.